Billy Manning Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Southsea
Billy Manning Limited is a company based in Southsea that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence. It may run amusement arcades for over 18s only, as well as family arcades that are open to all ages with any adult only machines kept in a separate area, and its current licence dates from January 2009.
What the licence covers
An arcade that offers gaming machines needs an operating licence from the Gambling Commission, and each venue needs a premises licence from its local council.
- Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): Billy Manning Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Billy Manning Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres, 1 betting shop and 1 family entertainment centre for Billy Manning Limited.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Billy Manning Limited, Unit 3, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3AA Map
Premises licence from Portsmouth City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Billy Manning Limited, Unit 4, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3AA Map
Premises licence from Portsmouth City Council - Betting Shop: Billy Manning Limited, Unit 5, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3AA Map
Premises licence from Portsmouth City Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Billy Manning Limited, Unit 6, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea PO5 3AA Map
Premises licence from Portsmouth City Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001434-N-102721 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is Billy Manning Limited licensed?
Yes. Billy Manning Limited is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Billy Manning Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 1434. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Is Billy Manning Limited for adults only?
The operator holds two licences. Its adult gaming centres are for people aged 18 and over only. Its family entertainment centres are open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
How many venues does Billy Manning Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres, 1 betting shop and 1 family entertainment centre for Billy Manning Limited. They are in Southsea.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001434-N-102721-011 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001434-N-102721-011 |